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Wellesley students may select from more than 150 pre-approved programs of study. Select the "Pre-approved Programs" tab to see the full list. Programs featured in the side-bar may or may not be approved for Wellesley students. When in doubt, please contact the Office of International Study at ois@wellesley.edu.
Please note that some programs listed below are pre-approved by Wellesley. If you select one of these programs, you may need to petition the International Study Committee. For more information, please contact OIS.
Important Dates and Deadlines
All Wellesley students who intend to study abroad during the academic year (fall and/or spring) must declare a major and submit a Proposal to Study Away by December 1 each year. Please refer to the Office of International Study website (www.wellesley.edu/OIS/) for details.
"a widen scope and broaden horizons. deeper understanding about the real business world. "
Yuxi C Wellesley College
"yes!"
A student Wellesley College
"You really learn how to fend for yourself. Wellesley is so wonderfully helpful and kind to its students, while SOAS really is not. I had a great time meeting new friends, learning London and traveling Europe. In general, it was a terrific experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"Not only did my language skills improve dramatically, I also learned tons about culture and religion!"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about my self and I also became extremely independent. I loved London and hope to live there if the future will allow it. It was definitely a worthwhile experience, and although I missed Wellesley dearly, I would strongly encourage everyone to study abroad for at least once semester. "
A student Wellesley College
"I gained a lot more personally and culturally than academically. I learned more from debating and listening to my European friends and their perspective on politics and free markets than from the often scripted and uncaring professors in lectures. By living in an urban city, I also became a lot more independent--it's completely ..."
A student Wellesley College
"a greater sense of self"
A student Wellesley College
"It was absolutely worthwhile. Learned about another culture and self-sufficiency. "
A student Wellesley College
"to learn to be more open and honest in my truth, "
Jenny J Wellesley College
"I travelled a lot"
A student Wellesley College
"A home? It sounds silly and cheesy, but I could really see myself moving back to Edinburgh in the future. I gained a city, really, and the openness that comes with that - the willingness to try a whole host of new things I would never have done before."
annelle.castillo Wellesley College
"It was definitely worth while. I learned a lot inside and outside of my courses. I learned about a different way of learning. I learned about how to be more responsible for my own learning. I learned about how to be a better traveler. About how to organize all of the things that you need to travel: transportation, lodging, vis..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was incredibly worthwhile--my perspective on life and education are completely different. As a history major, it was incredible visiting all the places in London that I had studied for years. My professors were all very knowledgeable and experts in their fields, and transferred their passion to me on their subject. I had the ..."
A student Wellesley College
"I got to travel a ton, and speaking to local and international students gave me more of a global perspective on lots of things, such as economics and politics. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Elicia C Wellesley College
"I learned a lot about another city. "
A student Wellesley College
"Absolutely. I gained new friends and better self-knowledge, especially about my post-collegiate life. "
A student Wellesley College
"In short, I learned more about myself and my love for independence and exploration. I spent a good deal of time exploring on my own. I was also thrilled to study in a place so naturally beautiful. I have a newfound appreciation for Mother Nature."
Cristina L Wellesley College
"I gained a much wider appreciation for the diversity of cultures, ideologies, and lifestyles in this world. This year was incredibly worthwhile."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned about perspectives on America by Chinese youth and young adults, how to respect and act in a culture completely different from American culture, and the experience contributed to my identity as a Chinese American born in the U.S."
A student Wellesley College
"It was so worthwhile. I gained a lot of self awareness and knowledge of other cultures and ways of life. And I had such a fun time."
A student Wellesley College
"It was worthwhile, I grew intellectually and personally by a significant amount."
A student Wellesley College
"I learned so much from my abroad experience, I do not know where to begin. I learned a lot about public health, which is great because I suppose thats what I paid for. This was definitely a worthwhile experience. "
A student Wellesley College
"How to adapt to situations"
A student Wellesley College
"I learned that I do not want to go into architecture, but I do want to continue to pursue a career in the creative industry. This was important to know so that I didn't waste my years in grad school pursuing something that I did not want to do! I also learned a lot about Danish/Scandinavian culture. This was really eye-open..."
A student Wellesley College
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I learned a lot about Classics and my personal interests in the field, and I made some great friends. I would love to live in Rome again and actually experience the modern city though."
Haley B Wellesley College
